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What is the value of x when solving the equation -2x+(-8)=2x+8 using algebra tiles?

X=-4
X=-2
x = 2
Ox=4

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Final answer:

To solve the equation -2x+(-8)=2x+8 using algebra tiles, x equals -4.


Step-by-step explanation:

To solve the equation -2x+(-8)=2x+8 using algebra tiles, we can model the equation by representing -2x with two negative tiles, -8 with eight negative tiles, 2x with two positive tiles, and 8 with eight positive tiles. We can then combine the tiles to simplify the equation.

When combining the negative and positive tiles, we find that the value of x is -4, as the negative tiles on one side match the positive tiles on the other side.


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